Stacy Cornell
Quincy,MI
Summary
Compassionate critical care Registered Nurse with distinguished understanding of hospital functions. Develop comprehensive post-treatment plans with patients and doctors for quality healthcare. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
Coldwater , MI
06.2019 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
- Used feedback and clinical data to improve care quality and patient outcomes.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
LPN
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
Coldwater , MI
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to [Type] patients.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Behavioral Health Technician
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
Coldwater , MI
01.2011 - 06.2018
- Documented behavioral incidents thoroughly to keep accurate records.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays.
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Communicated with patients regarding continuing care and medications and discussed treatment plans with family members and guardians.
Unit Technician
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
Coldwater , MI
10.2000 - 01.2011
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
- Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
- Supported nurses in daily patient care activities by taking vital signs and documenting patient observations.
- Assisted patients with personal care, ambulation and general patient care needs.
- Practiced proper infection control measures and verified proper function, cleanliness and sanitization before use.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, MI05.2019
Skills
- Medical screening
- Unit administration
- Patient monitoring
- Emotional awareness
- Ventilator care
- Disease management programs
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Medication and IV administration
- Tracheostomy care
- IV drug therapy management
- Seizure management
- Patient Satisfaction and Process Improvement
- Intake and discharge
- SBAR communication
- Flow sheet charting
- Patient Management
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Care
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Critical care
- Medical assessment
- Infectious disease control
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Documenting vitals
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Diabetes management
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Life-sustaining machines
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
06.2019 - Current
LPN
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019
Behavioral Health Technician
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 06.2018
Unit Technician
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
10.2000 - 01.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kellogg Community College